How can we improve a horse’s quality of life when stabled or on box rest?

There is increasing concern within the equestrian industry about how horses are housed and managed. Confinement and isolation goes against the horse’s natural instinct for movement, social interaction and to graze for much of their day. When horses are stabled for long periods of time this can have a significant impact on their physical health and lead to frustration, boredom, anxiety and ultimately stress. 

Unfortunately, many horse owners don’t have the opportunity to turn their horse out as much as they would like, and vets may recommend box rest when a horse injured or unwell. So how can we optimise the stable environment to improve the horse’s quality of life? 

In this webinar recording equine behaviour consultant Justine Harrison looked at stable management, offering invaluable insights and practical tips to enhance the well-being of your horse when stabling is necessary. 

You will learn about: 

• Natural horse behaviour 

• The horse’s basic behavioural needs 

• How stabling can impact the horse’s mental and physical wellbeing 

• Strategies to reduce equine stress when stabled 

• How to enrich your horse’s stable environment 

• Tips for managing a horse on box rest 

After the presentation, Justine answered questions from the audience. 

This presentation is for horse owners, students, equine professionals interested in horse training and behaviour. 

Once enrolled you have 60 days to watch this recording.

Who is this course for?

  • HORSE OWNERS

  • EQUINE STUDENTS

  • EQUINE PROFESSIONALS

Continuing Professional Development (CPD/CEU)

  • Course Contents

    1 x webinar recording and 1 x CPD/CEU quiz

  • Course Duration

    1.5 Hours

  • Certificate of Completion

    You can download a personalised CPD/CEU certificate after watching the webinar and completing the quiz.

  • BHS

    This course has been approved for 1 CPD point for BHS Accredited Professional Coaches by the British Horse Society. Upon course completion APCs can log their points by completing the CPD Feedback form on the BHS website.

  • IAAT

    Understand Horses is a trusted partner of the International Association of Animal Therapists, offering external CPD courses for its members.

Improve a horse's quality of life when stabled or on box rest

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Your Instructors

JUSTINE HARRISON

Justine is a Certified Horse Behaviour Consultant with the IAABC. She is also the organisation’s UK Co-Chair and a member of the Application Review Team. She is registered as an Accredited Animal Behaviourist with the Animal Behaviour & Training Council, one of the organisation's Trustees and co-Chair of their Equine Committee. 
Justine lectures on the Equine Behavioural Science BSc course at Writtle University College and also acts as an expert consultant in legal disputes and court cases involving equine behaviour.  She holds lectures and workshops around the UK and regularly contributes to a wide variety of international publications including Your Horse, Horse & Rider (US), Horse & Hound and Bit (Netherlands) – either writing articles, commenting or answering specific questions about horse behaviour and training.

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